Monday, July 14, 2014

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The Husband Maker by Karey WhiteThe Husband Maker by Karey White

Charlotte’s a girl with nicknames. She may not love being called Charles or Chuck, but the hardest nickname to take is the one she was given in college, the one that’s followed her now for too many years. They call her “the husband maker” and sadly, it fits. Every guy she’s dated since high school has become his next girlfriend’s husband. Not hers. Not three girlfriends down the road. The next.

Is she doing something wrong or is she just cursed?

When Kyle Aldsworth enters the picture and sweeps her off her feet, Charlotte begins to hope that maybe she's not destined to be single forever. A senator’s son with political aspirations of his own, Kyle's wealthy, handsome, and in need of a wife. Will Charlotte be disappointed yet again, or will she finally be able to make a husband for herself?
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Excerpt
I’d always heard the view from Top of the Mark was exceptional. When San Francisco Life listed the top ten places to view the skyline at night, Top of the Mark was ranked number three, so when the invitation to Harrison’s wedding arrived, I finally had an excuse to take in the view for myself.
Stupid, stupid me. I should have taken a cab up the steep hills to 999 California Street, hopped on the elevator to the nineteenth floor, and looked out the windows. I could have come with or without makeup, and I could have worn jeans and a t-shirt. If I’d brought Mia or Aleena with me, we could have had a nice dinner or dessert. If I’d brought Angus, we could have had both. Since Top of the Mark was built at the crest of Nob Hill, I could have snapped a jaw-dropping photo or two with my iPhone and made the sparkling skyline my screen saver.
But no. I had to come see it on the night my old boyfriend was marrying a 49ers cheerleader named Nicki, who’d had more remodeling than an episode of Property Brothers. She looked like a Who’s Who of Hollywood parts—Scarlett’s nose, Angelina’s lips, and Kim’s cheekbones. Her bias-cut dress clung to her other (ahem) purchased body parts and made me feel very un-girly in comparison.
“Nicki, this is Charlotte.” Harrison looked me level in the eye, and for the first time all evening, I felt an inch of relief that things hadn’t worked out between us. Five-eleven is pretty average for a guy, and Harrison towered over Nicki, even in her stilettos. But the only way he’d ever have been able to look down at me the way he’d looked down at Nicki when they’d exchanged their vows was if he’d stood on a stool. I know it’s not important, and it makes me sound completely shallow, but I read a romance once where the leading man “gazed down at his true love with tender eyes.” Someday, I’d like a guy to gaze down at me with tender eyes. And I’d rather not have to be standing in a hole for that to happen.
“It’s fabulous to finally meet you.” Nicki’s voice was chirpy, and her lips didn’t move quite right. “I want to thank you for breaking his heart”—she puckered up and baby-talked—“so I could put it back together.” She pulled him down by his tuxedo lapel to kiss his cheek, then wiped the red smear away with her acrylic-nailed thumb.
Well, this was awkward. And I wasn’t the only one feeling it. Harrison’s eyes begged me not to set the record straight.
You see, Harrison had broken up with me. “I’m not ready for the whole settling down with one woman thing,” he’d said four short months ago. “You’re ready to get married, and I won’t be ready for that scene for years.”
Maybe he’d meant dog years.
“Congratulations, you two. You make a much better couple than we ever did,” I said, although it stung to admit it.
“Did Will come? I saw Angus a little while ago,” Harrison said. Will is my twin brother. No, his name is not Wilbur, although we’ve been asked if our parents had a thing for Charlotte’s Web more times than I can count. His name is William, and he’s the reason I ended up dating Harrison in the first place.
Our families lived on the same street in Fairfield, but I barely remembered Harrison, who was two years older than us. Nearly a year ago, Will and Harrison had been at the same concert, and Harrison had asked Will if his little sister was still available. Will wasn’t sure if he meant me or McKayla, but since McKayla was already married, he gave Harrison my number. On our first date, Harrison admitted he hadn’t been asking about me, but he was decent enough to say he was glad for the mix-up. And the rest is history.
A short and tragic history, but history nonetheless.
“Will and his wife are in D.C. right now interviewing.” I stepped on my tiptoes and scanned the room over the groom’s head. “I didn’t know Angus was here.”
“I talked to him earlier, but he might have left already,” Harrison said.
“Aaahhh!”
I nearly knocked over a waiter as I jumped away from Nicki’s scream. “Look, Kitten. It’s Baxter Kensington. I didn’t think he’d actually come.”
Kitten? Did she really call him that? Harrison’s red face confirmed that yes, she had. “He plays for the 49ers,” he explained, and I nodded.
“I’d better go and make room for the celebrities,” I said, and Harrison grinned. He’d always appreciated my sarcasm, and his cute grin jabbed at my not-quite-healed heart.
“Thanks for coming.” He pulled me into a hug while his bride arranged her dress to best flatter her cleavage and patted the sides of her platinum fauxhawk. “Are things good with us?” he said quietly in my ear.
I pulled away. “Oh sure.”
“I was worried—”
“Nothing to worry about. Go. Be happy.”
“Thanks, Charlotte.”
I turned away, my eyes stinging, and nearly barreled into one of the most stunning specimens of athleticism I’d ever seen. His pale yellow shirt and silvery gray suit contrasted beautifully with his dark skin. No wonder the bride was swooning about someone other than the groom. Poor Harrison looked like a little boy in comparison.
Ah, one of the hazards of marrying a cheerleader.
Through slightly blurred vision, I saw Harrison put his arm around Nicki. Not too long ago, I’d thought that would be me, though the venue and guest list would have been drastically different.


Husband Maker Tour


The Husband Maker (Book 1) Blog Tour - July 21st to August 8th

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The Match Maker (The Husband Maker Book 2) coming in Fall 2014!


Karey WhiteAuthor Karey White

Karey White grew up in Utah, Idaho, Oregon, and Missouri. She attended Ricks College and Brigham Young University. Her first novel, Gifted, was a Whitney Award Finalist.

She loves to travel, read, bake treats, and spend time with family and friends. She and her husband are the parents of four great children. She teaches summer creative writing courses to young people and is currently working on her next book.




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Blog Tour Schedule
July 21st
I Am A Reader – Guest Post
Julie Coulter Bellon – Review
Joy in the Moments – Review
Seasons of Humility – Review
My Book A Day – Review
b00k r3vi3ws – Review
Corazones Literarios – Review
Books Are Sanity!!! – Review
Kelly P’s Blog – Spotlight
Cherry Mischievous – Spotlight
A Book Lover’s Retreat – Spotlight
Michigan Saving and More – Spotlight
July 22nd
BookHounds – Spotlight
Room With Books – Spotlight
From the TBR Pile – Review
Author Cindy C Bennett – Review
Katie’s Clean Book Collection – Review
Getting Your Read On – Review
Gwynneth White – Review
Girl of 1000 Wonders – Review
July 23rd
LOVE. WITHOUT YOU – Guest Post
Beck Valley Books – Spotlight
A Writer’s Life – Spotlight
Book Readers – Spotlight
Debbie Jean – Review
LDS and Lovin’ it – Review
Mel’s Shelves – Review
Christy’s Cozy Corners – Review
Midnight Book Girl – Review
Laurie Here – Contemporary Fiction and MORE – Review
I Love to Read and Review Books :) – Review
RachelleWrites – Review
Extaordinaryreads – Review
July 24th
Desirablereads – Review
Tressa’s Wishful Endings – Review
The Reading Diaries – Review
July 25th
Shout with Emaginette – Spotlight
Books Direct – Spotlight
Brooklyn Berry Designs – Review
Gamila’s Review – Review
Home on Deranged – Review
readalot blog – Review
Jinky is Reading – Review
Jersey Girl Book Reviews – Review
What’s Beyond Forks? – Review
July 26th
Clutter Your Kindle – Review
July 28th
StoreyBook Reviews – Review
Manic Mama of 2 – Review
Ramblings of a Book Lunatic – Review
July 29th
Fantastical Adventures through the Paper Realm – Review
Simple Wyrdings – Review
books are love – Review
The Book Nympho – Review
July 30th
Laurie’s Thoughts and Reviews – Spotlight
My Devotional Thoughts – Review
i blog 4 books – Review
July 31st
Books and Benches – Spotlight
Bonnie Gets A Say – Review
August 1st
Cassandra M’s Place – Spotlight
Tifferz and Her Sisterz Book Reviewz – Review
The NerdHerd Reads – Review
To Read or Not To Read – Review
Why Not? Because I Said So! – Review
Enter Here Canada – Review
August 4th
From the Bootheel Cotton Patch – Spotlight
A Casual Reader’s Blog – Review
August 5th
deal sharing aunt – Spotlight
Victoria Simcox’s Blog – Spotlight
Cloud Dancing – Review
August 6th
Curling Up With A Good Book – Spotlight
Twenty 5 Three – Spotlight
Every Free Chance Book Reviews – Review
My Life. One Story at a Time. – Review
August 7th
3 Partners in Shopping, Nana, Mommy, & Sissy, Too! – Spotlight
Sweeping Me – Spotlight
Lucinda Whitney | LDS Author – Review
Literary Time Out – Review
Bookworm Lisa – Review
August 8th
Amethyst Daydreams – Spotlight
Bella Harte Books – Spotlight
Sweeping Me – Spotlight


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